The tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin, known for its prominent yellow eyebrows, has for years baffled scientists with its unusual habitsDeep in the misty fjords of New Zealand’s South Island, a team of researchers is trying to catch one of the world’s most elusive penguins: the forest-dwelling tawaki, or Fiordland crested penguin.For weeks, researchers stand sentry each day over a burrow on Eleanor Island, hoping to corner the female bird so they can retrieve data from its tagging device.But this penguin has developed a clever exit strategy – digging multiple tunnels to elude its captors.The Tutoko I prepares for a research trip during its annual Fiordland crested penguin nest survey around Doubtful Sound Continue reading...